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── Beaches · Hotels · Running Routes — All Personally Scouted
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Island & Beach Guides
Con Dao Island Guide 2026
Vietnam's Last Paradise: Exploring Beauty and History
Located southeast of Vietnam, Con Dao Islands offer stunning beaches like Bai Nhat, visible only at low tide, and a poignant history as a former penal colony. A first-hand guide to Vietnam's most remote island, explored by the author on the ground.
Cham Island Guide 2026
30 MINS FROM HOI AN: BLUE WATERS & UNTOUCHED NATURE
Cu Lao Cham sits just off the coast of Hoi An—a UNESCO-protected island where strict visitor limits keep the beaches genuinely pristine, the cliffside roads wild, and the fishing villages untouched. A complete guide covering everything from independent boat access to authentic fishing village life.
Selected Hotels by Area
6 Best Con Dao Hotels
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A hand-picked selection of hotels in Con Dao where I've actually stayed and loved. From ultra-luxury resorts like Six Senses to convenient city hotels, so you can book with confidence — no regrets.
5 Best Hoi An Old Town Hotels
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Discover the 5 best hotels in Hoi An Old Town, handpicked for walkability to the Old Town and quality of facilities. Five hotels that feel like proper hotels — not guesthouses, not B&Bs — all scouted in person.
6 Best An Bang Beach Hotels
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Your field-tested guide to An Bang Beach, the gateway to Cham Island. I compare centrally located hotels with large beachfront resorts so you can choose with confidence — no regrets.
Island Running Guides
Con Dao Running Course Guide
Con Dao Island · Lakeside & Beach Loops in Vietnam's Last Paradise
Runner's Voice
Exploring the remote island of Con Dao on foot. A runner's guide to the lakeside loop and the stunning coastal beach course, based on first-hand survey.
Hoi An Old Town Running Course Guide
Hoi An · RUN THE TWO-BRIDGE LOOP ALONG THE THU BON RIVER
Runner's Voice
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An before the crowds arrive. A runner's field guide to the iconic two-bridge loop along the Thu Bon River and the back lanes of Cam Nam Island — distances, surfaces, and insider tips included.
An Bang Running Course Guide
An Bang · BAREFOOT ON THE BEACH, THEN INTO THE RICE FIELDS
Runner's Voice
Run barefoot along An Bang's white-sand shore, then cut inland through rice fields still heavy with the smell of harvest. A first-hand field survey of Vietnam's most photogenic countryside — routes, surfaces, and local tips included.